The deadline to apply for the internships is March 1st, and interviews will be here on campus on March 4th.
If you are available to attend this info session please RSVP as quickly as possible—no later than Monday, February 22 at 5pm to sica@stanford.edu.
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More info and apply online at: http://arts.stanford.edu/sai.php?section=sica&page=internships_ptny
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Public Theater of New York
(two positions available)
Applications are due March 1, 2010
Eligibility and Requirements
Students interested in issues of diversity in theatre and performance are especially encouraged to apply.
Required:
· Has taken one non-acting class in the drama department
· Passion and strong interest in contemporary theater
Encouraged but not required:
· Demonstrated knowledge of theater history, dramatic literature and
contemporary theater
· Past participation in theater production(s) at Stanford (either play or
musical)
· Previous internship in a arts organization with administrative experience
· Theater Major or Minor
Position Descriptions
Marketing/Shakespeare in the Park Intern
This full-time internship position provides support for marketing, audience development, and customer service efforts for Shakespeare in the Park. In addition, this intern will provide support to the marketing department in its many needs: distribution of marketing materials, mailings, marketing research, and general clerical/organizational support. Duties specific to Shakespeare in the Park include but are not limited to:
· Conducting surveys of Shakespeare in the Park audience members and line participants to gather demographic and other information
· Distributing Shakespeare in the Park information
· Participate in the creation of videos and other new media projects to promote Shakespeare in the Park
· Managing the ticket distribution system for Borough Distribution Days
· Provide support at accessibility performances (Open Caption, Sign Interpreted, Audio Described) and other special events
· Coordinate the printing and delivery of program inserts
· Update social and electronic media with updates on the Park shows
· Provide customer service support as needed
· Preparing final reports on the Shakespeare in the Park Season
Candidates should have strong communication and written skills. Looking for a detail oriented, self-starter who is comfortable interacting with the public and has an outgoing personality. The ideal candidate is interested in theatrical or arts administration. Requires some evening and weekend hours – workweek will be adjusted to reflect evening and weekend work.
The Shakespeare Lab Internship
The Shakespeare Lab at The Public Theater is a nationally-renowned professional development program for actors. Over the course of six weeks in summer, the Lab provides a company of working professional actors with new and deepened skills in Shakespearean acting.
The Shakespeare Lab internship is integral to the planning and execution of The Shakespeare Lab and its accompanying programs. Duties include general office support, assistance to the Shakespeare Lab director and administrator, scheduling and coordination, faculty liaison, support for marketing and student recruitment efforts, and myriad other tasks that arise in the course of a complex and busy summer program.
Successful candidates will be responsible, conscientious, hard working and organized with an enthusiasm for and/or background in theater in general (performance, production, or theater-in-education) and Shakespeare in particular. Good computer skills and strong communication skills are essential; comfort with multi-tasking and an ability to work independently are musts.
Learn more about the Public Theater, NY at www.publictheater.org
